NAFEPA Scholarship Program
National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators
Purpose
The purpose of the scholarship program is to financially support post-secondary education for qualifying seniors or high school graduates who attending their first year of college. Two scholarships are for students pursuing a degree in Education. The other two scholarship winners can pursue a degree in Education or any other major.
Eligibility
Candidates for the NAFEPA scholarship will be selected by the NAFEPA affiliate state organization or representative. Each state may select one candidate for the national scholarship program. States with more than 100 members may nominate two candidates for each award.
Selection Process
Scholarship winners will be selected based upon the following criteria of equal point value:
· High school or college transcript from the fall of 2016 (20 points)
· Extracurricular activities, leadership, service within the community, non-profit or church(20 points)
· Three letters of recommendation, including letter from the principal (20 points)
· Financial need (20 points)
· A 300 word essay (max, please) outlining his/her leadership activities and future goals. (20 points)
Scholarship Payment
The full amount of each scholarship will be made payable to the institution of choice. It is the responsibility of each scholarship recipient to forward enrollment verification and tuition invoice from the institution to the scholarship chairperson. Please note that the scholarship is paid directly to the institution.
Application Process
· Complete the application and attach all required information.
· Send the completed packet to :
· Submission Directions:
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· Students should submit one (1) original and one (1) copy by January 9, 2017 Applications must be mailed directly to the address below. No hand delivered applications will be accepted.
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· Please remember, applications must be received no later than January 9, 2017. (NOTE: scholarships are available to students in schools/districts that have members in MAS/FPS)
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· Applications must be mailed to:
MAS/FPS - NAFEPA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
PO Box 163
Tipton, MI 49287
NAFEPA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Part 1
NAFEPA member name submitting this application ______, State__ to the State ___ Association for consideration.
( To be completed by the applicant)
Last Name ______First Name______MI____
Student ID #______
Address______City______State___ Zip ______
Telephone # ______
Institutional Preference(s) Tuitions and Educational Expenses
1st Choice______1.______
2nd Choice______2.______
3rd Choice______3.______
A completed NAFEPA Scholarship Application form with ALL signatures must have the following attachments:
· One page personal narrative (typed 300 words max) explaining why he/she is applying for the scholarship. Should include any/all awards, leadership experiences, community service activities.
· A Fall 2016 High school or college transcript
· Three letters of recommendation
1. One from the principal on letterhead
2. One from a faculty member or advisor on letterhead
3. One from a non family member
· Completed Part 2 Demonstration of Financial Need
Applicant Signature______Date______
NAFEPA Member Signature______Date______
Part 2
Demonstration of Financial Need
High School Seniors who apply for a NAFEPA scholarship must submit Part 2. After completing and signing the top section. The applicant must forward Part 2 to the High School principal for his/her signature.
For High School Applicants:
Institutional Preference______Have you been accepted? __ yes ___no ___not yet
I, ______hereby authorize______to advise the NAFEA Board as my demonstrated financial need for the purpose of my application for the NAFEPA Scholarship Program.
Student Signature ______Date_____
For College Freshmen Applicants:
I, ______hereby authorize______to advise the NAFEA Board as my demonstrated financial need for the purpose of my application for the NAFEPA Scholarship Program.
Student Signature ______Date_____